IOC's gold-medal performance
There's a new sheriff in town. That became apparent Friday in Salt Lake City, host city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

IOC chief Rogge wins praise, too — as a new action hero
Jean-Claude Van Damme, forget it. Steven Seagal, find another line of work. Arnold, Sly, Bruce and the rest of you tough guys, go play with your toys. There's a new action hero in town.

Liver donor made snowboarder's bronze possible
On yet another great day to be alive, the snowboard racer thrust his arms in the air and let out an Olympic medalist shout. There may have been someone just as happy on the planet Friday afternoon, but none any happier.

'Skate Gate' not beginning of Olympic scandals
In a Solomon-like decision, the International Olympic Committee and the International Skating Union didn't split the baby but produced another one.

Flickers burn deep in the soul
The fanfare from the Olympic trumpets has pretty much drowned out other occasions. Valentine's Day and the NBA All-Star Game tiptoed in and out. Chinese New Year slid by. Mardi Gras might as well have been another planet.

Olympics bus system ought to receive a gold medal

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